IsurvivetraumaA NOTE TO SURVIVORS. Day 16.I get fascinated by a lot of things. There's mental health and how people can live with mental health conditions, the unsuspecting persons…Dec 12, 2021Dec 12, 2021
IsurvivetraumaTHE IMPACT OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON PHYSICAL HEALTH. Day 15."I walked aimlessly last night trying to figure out what I was feeling and I couldn’t. My gut was in severe discomfort, unable to decide if…Dec 11, 2021Dec 11, 2021
IsurvivetraumaINTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY — Supporting Women’s Rights. Day 14. (16/16).“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one…Dec 10, 2021Dec 10, 2021
IsurvivetraumaTHINGS YOU’RE NOT ALLOWED TO SAY TO A SURVIVOR. Day 13. (15/16).We're going to be wrapping up the #16daysofactivism soon and I thought to share a few things survivors shouldn't have to hear from others…Dec 9, 2021Dec 9, 2021
IsurvivetraumaUnderstanding Children Can’t Consent. Day 12. (14/16).We sexualize children a lot and steal pieces of their childhood away.Dec 8, 2021Dec 8, 2021
IsurvivetraumaSexual Consent. Day 11. (12/16).Sexual consent means agreeing to a sexual activity voluntarily. In this instance, both parties are aware of what they want and make an…Dec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021
IsurvivetraumaOn a Reflective Need to Prevent Violence. Day 10. (11/16).The death of Sylvester Oromoni is not a secret anymore in Nigeria. He was a 12-year-old student of Dowen College in Lagos state who died as…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
IsurvivetraumaUNDERSTANDING CONSENT. Day 9. (10/16)."So many of us didn't know we could give and withdraw consent. We weren't taught Our abusers knew of this power and kept it a secret from…Dec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021
IsurvivetraumaTRAUMA RESPONSES: ON F.I.G.H.T. Day 8. (9/16).Last year on the 13th of June, 2020, my abuser came to the house to visit. It was a norm for him to walk in whenever he wanted without fear…Dec 3, 2021Dec 3, 2021
IsurvivetraumaTRAUMA RESPONSES: ON F.L.I.G.H.T. Day 7. Pt. 2 (8/16).I'm usually between fawning and freezing. When I started this blog, part of me wanted to use writing to remember what happened to me as a…Dec 2, 2021Dec 2, 2021